Archive · 19 Jan 2026
BRO Aims for Rs 17,900 Crore in 2025-26
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has spent a lot of money, Rs 16,690 crore, to build and maintain roads, bridges, and tunnels in important areas like the Northeast and border regions.
They plan to spend even more, Rs 17,900 crore, next year.
The BRO has 18 big projects, with many in the Northeast to help people and the military move around more easily.
They are also working on projects in Ladakh and Bhutan.
This work is important for keeping the country safe and helping people in these areas.
BRO's highest-ever annual expenditure was Rs 16,690 crore in 2024-25.
Target expenditure for 2025-26 is Rs 17,900 crore.
BRO operates 18 field projects, with 8 in the Northeast and Eastern India.
Key projects in the Northeast include Setuk, Vartak, Arunank, and others.
Infrastructure push aligns with national initiatives like Act East policy and Vibrant Villages Programme.
- Who
- Border Roads Organisation (BRO)
- What
- Annual expenditure on strategic infrastructure
- When
- 2024-25 and 2025-26
- Where
- Across India, with focus on Northeast and border regions
- Why
- To improve connectivity, security, and socio-economic development in border areas
- Annual Expenditure (2024-25)
- Rs 16,690 crore
- Target Expenditure (2025-26)
- Rs 17,900 crore
- Field Projects
- 18
- Projects in Northeast
- 8
- Projects in Northwest
- 9
- Projects in Bhutan
- 1
- Key Projects in Northeast
- Setuk, Vartak, Arunank, Udayak, Brahmank, Swastik, Pushpak, Sewak
- Key Projects in Ladakh
- Himank, Beacon, Vijayak